Schenn overcomes obstacles to be Game 1 hero, even death threats

12:03 AM,
Apr. 13, 2012

Written by

RANDY MILLER
| Courier-Post Staff

The Brayden Schenn imposter did his homework. A Facebook page was created, pictures were posted, friends were added ... and then came a big-time controversy.

Just about a year before the real Schenn had an NHL playoff debut to die for Wednesday night - two assists and the tying goal in the Flyers' 4-3 come-from-way-behind, Game 1 Eastern Conference quarterfinal win over the Pittsburgh Penguins - his life was threatened after the fake Schenn used social media to rile up Canada's Aboriginal Indians.

Like this season, which has been one roller-coaster ride after another for the 20-year-old ...